CVE-2018-14081
CVE-2018-14081 is a critical-severity vulnerability in D-link Dir-809 A1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: D-link Dir-809 A1 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-809 A1 through 1.09, A2 through 1.11, and Guest Zone through 1.09 devices. Device passwords, such as the admin password and the WPA key, are stored in cleartext.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14081?
- An issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-809 A1 through 1.09, A2 through 1.11, and Guest Zone through 1.09 devices. Device passwords, such as the admin password and the WPA key, are stored in cleartext.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14081?
- CVE-2018-14081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-14081 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14081?
- CVE-2018-14081 primarily affects D-link Dir-809 A1 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14081?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-14081 published?
- CVE-2018-14081 was published on 2018-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-809_a1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-809_a2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:d-link:dir-809_guestzone_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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